Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the King have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.
Directed by Richard Rich
based on novel or book
thailand
forbidden love
musical
buddha
based on play or musical
sorcerer
dragon
singing
king
school teacher
young love
dinner party
siam
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Cast
Miranda Richardson
Anna Leonowens (voice)
Martin Vidnovic
The King of Siam (voice)
Ian Richardson
The Kralahome (voice)
Darrell Hammond
Master Little (voice)
Christiane Noll
Anna Leonowens (singing voice)
Adam Wylie
Louis Leonowens (voice)
Sean Smith
Sir Edward Ramsay (voice)
Kenny Baker
Captain Orton (voice)
Ed Trotta
Sir Edward's Captain (voice)
Tony Pope
Burmese Emissary (voice)
Brian Tochi
Soldier (voice)
Crew
Richard Rich
Director
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
James G. Robinson
Producer
Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Producer
Gary Barber
Executive Producer
Brian Nissen
Additional Dialogue
Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Adaptation
Richard Rodgers
Songs
Oscar Hammerstein II
Lyricist
Oscar Hammerstein II
Book
James G. Robinson
Presenter
Popular Reviews
16 reviews
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8.0★ · 07/22/25
might just be the childhood nostalgia hitting full force, but the animation coloring is so well done and the music is just spectacular.
might just be the childhood nostalgia hitting full force, but the animation coloring is so well done and the music is just spectacular.